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FAQ’S

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Entry+

How do I enter and get votes?
Entering is easy, just follow these simple steps:
1. Take a photo of your favourite home cooked meal.
2. Upload your photo here along with a title and description of your dish.
3. All winners are chosen by public vote so make sure you share your entry link on Facebook, email or sms so your friends can vote for you!

Can I enter more than one recipe?
Whilst we’re sure you have many great home cooked dishes, for this competition you can only enter one. It could be a family favourite, your go-to crowd pleaser for entertaining, the ultimate comfort food or a dish you’ve cooked more times than you can count!

Can I submit my favourite recipe from a cookbook?
Cookbooks are great for inspiration but we want to see your own recipe, not someone else’s. You can put your own twist on an existing recipe or add new ingredients to make it your own. For inspiration on delicious home cooked recipes, click here.

Can I submit a photo that I did not take?
The photo that you submit must be an original image of your dish, not copied from a cook book or website.

Am I able to enter if I work in the food industry?
This competition is all about celebrating the amazing home cooks across Australia. If you happen to work in the food industry but do not cook food as a profession then you are eligible to enter. If you are a chef then unfortunately you are not eligible to enter this competition but if you are interested in working with us on other projects in the future, please email us.

Do I have to be Australian?
To enter NEFF’s 50 Best Home Cooks competition you must be an Australian resident over the age of 18.

Judging+

How is the competition judged?
NEFF’s 50 Best Home Cooks is decided by public vote at theneffkitchen.com.au/50BestHomeCooks. Voting is limited to one vote for the whole competition meaning each of your friends and family can only vote once.

How do I get public votes?
The public are voting on your recipe based on 3 things:
a photo of your dish;
your recipe title; and
why you love cooking this dish;
so make sure your photo looks great, your recipe title sounds delicious and your description lets
people know what makes your dish unique.

Once you’ve completed your entry, simply share your voting link on Facebook or via email so your family and friends can follow the link and cast their vote.

How good does my photo need to be?
The public will not be able to try your delicious dish so you’ll need to make sure it looks as good as it tastes! Whether you take the photo on a professional camera or your phone, if you look at it and think your dish looks delicious, it’s perfect.

What if I make the top 50?
If you are voted in the top 50 by the public, you will then need to submit your full recipe so we can include your dish in NEFF’s 2018 50 Best Home Cooks e-book!

Prizes+

What are the prizes?
There are some great prizes up for grabs:
Every home cook that makes the top 50 list as voted by the public will receive a $100 ‘Mount Zero Olives’ voucher, and will have their recipe published in the 2018 NEFF’s 50 Best Home Cooks e-book.

Winner:
A four day luxury escape to Post Office Lane, Crackenback, NSW comprising of:
(i) two return economy airfares to Canberra from the winner’s capital city, which will be subject to availability and cost of flights available, with the Promoter having the sole discretion to approve the winner’s preferred dates and times for flights booked
(ii) three nights’ accommodation at ‘Post Office Lane’ luxury escape and cooking school in Crackenback Valley, NSW valued at up to $1,650
(iii) food and beverages package for two people for the period of the three nights & four days which includes 16 meals (8 per person), valued at up to $960;
(iv) cooking class for two people located within the Post Office Lane complex, valued at up to $640 ($320 per person)
recreational activity selected from a range of Post Office Lane partners valued at up to $600 ($300 per person)
(v) transfers for two people to Post Office Lane from Canberra airport and transfers back to Canberra airport from Post Office Lane, valued at up to $450
Any NEFF products up to the value of $5,999 RRP

Runners up: (2nd and 3rd place)
Any NEFF products up to the value of $5,999 RRP

What appliances can I choose from?NEFF has a range of kitchen appliances to choose from including a range of Ovens, Cooktops, Compact Appliances, Rangehoods and Dishwashers. With unique features such as our Slide&Hide® fully retractable oven door or CircoTherm® which allows you to cook multiple dishes without intermingling flavours - NEFF appliances are designed to make cooking at home a pleasure.

What if I win and don’t live near the Snowy Mountains for the Post Office Lane trip?
Not to worry, if you are our winner your travel to the Post Office Lane is all covered. We will organise return flights for you and your partner as well as transfers to and from the airport.

If I win, how long do I have to redeem my prize?
If you are one of our lucky top three winners, you will have 12 months (up until the 6th July 2019) to redeem your prize. During this time, our team of product specialists will be able to assist you in selecting the right products for your kitchen! Mount Zero Olives vouchers must be redeemed within 12 months (up until the 6th of July 2019) and must be used within one transaction.

Know any amazing home cooks!?

Share this competition page with them for their chance to be named one of
NEFF’s 50 Best Home Cooks and win some great prizes!

ABOUT NEFF

Designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure, our products are made for people who are passionate about food and love the time they spend cooking. With a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers, we understand that the kitchen is the heart of every home.